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Cyber Kitsch

Inspired by vintage glamour we may be, but it seems like only yesterday that we were bopping around to Adam Ant, watching the Tomorrow People, and dreaming of the year 2000, complete with flying cars, shiny jumpsuits and holidays in space. In the spirit of rediscovering our youth, we have borrowed the futuristic optimism of the 60s, the kitsch of the 70s, the dodginess of the 80s, and youth culture from all across the board to create our most fashion-forward collection of all. Cyber kitsch is influenced by geek chic, Japanese cute culture, and trends of the last few decades, and it suits trendy young things both male and female.

Okay, you caught us. It was only yesterday that we were listening to Adam Ant and watching the Tomorrow People. Some things transcend fashion.

  • Kawaii brooch

    Okay, so this brooch isn’t going to suit everyone. However, if you’re a bit trendy and like a bit of cute culture, this is the one for you. Funkify yourself with a cuddly little bunny. Approximate size is 2.5in square

    £5.00

  • Blue Moon brooch

    This is a lovely jewel-toned version of our popular cupped felt flower shape. Deep royal blue felt encloses one big, bold blue glass bead. Why not pin it on a hat, lapel, or bag to add some drama?

    £5.00

  • Teddy Bears' Picnic hair clip

    Remember back when little girls got to wear cool, funky, colourful clothes instead of pink, pink, pink? Well, you may have noticed that here at Queen Bea we like our pink – but we also love everything that evokes the psychedelic, anything goes attitude of our own upbringing. This fits the bill nicely: green velvet ribbon is the base for two glass beaded fowers in...

    £7.50

  • Evil Pinstripe Monster bag

    This Drone design uses high quality black pinstripe wool fabric for the body of the bag, but the outside of the flap is birght purple short pile fake fur. It’s appliqued with the same pinstripe fabric. The little monster is peeking round the edge with his big blank button eyes- is he really evil or just curious? Depends what you’re carrying. Under the flap there...

    £30.00

  • Under the Sea Handbag

    This is the first of some larger sized handbags we’re introducing, and I think it’s a bit of a corker. It was the little sequinned fish that started it all off. He was imported from the US by my mother on a recent visit, and I thought he needed a home. I hope you will agree that I have given him a rather lovely one...

    £35.00

  • Orange Check Flower Handbag

    Same orange check fabric as the Orange Check Bow Handbag, but a different shape and a whole new feel. This one is a more casual 1950s shape, topped off with a breezy hot pink flower that picks up the vibrant colours in the check and tones with the hot pink satin lining. Approximate size is 9in x 8in.

    £25.00

  • Fizzy Lemon earrings

    An acid bright version of our favourite five-petal flower earrings. These feature yellow satin ribbon hand-sewn using traditional ribbonwork techniques and topped with a bright green glass bead. These are mounted on a post-style back to be worn as studs. Anyone for lemonade?

    £7.50

  • Dalmation earrings

    Want to have a Cruella deVille day without all the pupp-murdering mayhem? Then try these for size. White satin ribbon with black spots has been hand-sewn using traditional ribbonwork techniques into a five-petalled flower shape, topped with a big black bead, and portait mounted on ear wires for a slight dangle. Bow wow!

    £7.50

  • Orange Crush earrings

    We don’t use a lot of orange here at Queen Bea, but we have made an exception for these. Vibrant orange satin ribbon has been hand-sewn using traditional ribbonwork techniques into a five-petalled flower shape, topped with yellow glass beads, and portrait mounted on ear wires for a very slight dangle. We think they would be perfectly refreshing on a hot summer day.

    £7.50

  • Busy Bee scrap badge

    We are always looking for innovative ways to recycle – both cast off fabrics from other sources as well as our own leftovers. And we think these funky badges fit the bill nicely. They are a unique way to recycle some of our smallest scraps and showcase some of our most desirable fabrics, and they will add a disproportionate amount of flair wherever you pin...

    £5.00

  • Puss Puss earrings

    Cute and kitschy earring featuring little white glass buttons with pretty blue kitties, mounted on hand-sewn yellow satin ribbon rosette. The poor little kitten looks a bit startled, so please do be gentle with her! Portrait-mounted on ear wires for a very slight drop.

    £7.50

  • Rockabilly earrings

    Cutesy little black and white checked gingham flowers, hand-sewn from taffeta ribbon and topped with a big black bead. Would be adorable with a 50s style sundress or go bad with skinny cropped trousers and heels.

    £7.50

  • Shortcake earrings

    Lovely earrings featuring tiny white ribbon bows with a juicy glass strawberry bead drop. Perfect for summer and bound to get you loads of attention, just beware of little nibbles! If two strawberries just aren’t enough, try second helpings with our matching Shortcake necklet.

    £7.50

  • Candyland earrings

    Cartoonish flowers in bright candy colours. Red hand-sewn satin ribbon flowers are topped with yellow glass beads and dangle little green glass leaves. Aw, sweet! Portrait mounted for a slight drop.

    £8.00

  • Shortcake necklet

    What is the only thing better than eating a mountain of berries swimming in cream and sugar? Wearing them! We just can’t get enough of these juicy little glass beads and have been merrily inventing ways to wear them ever since we found the things. Here two of them are strung together on a “stem” of waxed cord, topped with a tiny white ribbon bow...

    £7.50

  • Shortcake pouch

    One of our all-time favourite creations. We are still carrying the prototype for this design- and envying those lucky enough to own the perfected version! Simply too good to stop at one, so this is one of our few signature designs which are produced to order. A custom-shaped pouch of red satin is hand-beaded with yellow lustre-finish ceramic beads and topped with a cute green...

    £40.00

  • Sweetie scrap badge

    We are always looking for innovative ways to recycle – both cast off fabrics from other sources as well as our own leftovers. And we think these funky badges fit the bill nicely. They are a unique way to recycle some of our smallest scraps and showcase some of our most desirable fabrics, and they will add a disproportionate amount of flair wherever you pin...

    £5.00

  • Summertime scrap badges

    We are always looking for innovative ways to recycle – both cast off fabrics from other sources as well as our own leftovers. And we think these funky badges fit the bill nicely. They are a unique way to recycle some of our smallest scraps and showcase some of our most desirable fabrics, and they will add a disproportionate amount of flair wherever you pin...

    £3.00

  • Pretty in Pink scrap badges

    We are always looking for innovative ways to recycle – both cast off fabrics from other sources as well as our own leftovers. And we think these funky badges fit the bill nicely. They are a unique way to recycle some of our smallest scraps and showcase some of our most desirable fabrics, and they will add a disproportionate amount of flair wherever you pin...

    £2.50 - £3.00

  • Floral Fantasy handbag

    When we were young, we knew an elderly woman who had the most fabulous collection of handbags. She must have been quite the shopper at one time, for every time we saw her she was carrying a new confection: tiny baskets covered in raffia flowers, miniature houses with flip-top roofs, and many more. We were always fascinated and frankly, a bit jealous. We think she...

    £25.00

  • Candy Matrix brooch

    This is an especially funky version of our popular patchwork flower brooch, featuring an unusual matching of pastel colours and grey. We think it works rather well, and the deconstructed, gently fraying edges only add to the funk factor.

    £5.00

  • Spaced Out scrap badges

    We are always looking for innovative ways to recycle – both cast off fabrics from other sources as well as our own leftovers. And we think these funky badges fit the bill nicely. They are a unique way to recycle some of our smallest scraps and showcase some of our most desirable fabrics, and they will add a disproportionate amount of flair wherever you pin...

    £2.50 - £3.00

  • Picnic scrap badges

    We are always looking for innovative ways to recycle – both cast off fabrics from other sources as well as our own leftovers. And we think these funky badges fit the bill nicely. They are a unique way to recycle some of our smallest scraps and showcase some of our most desirable fabrics, and they will add a disproportionate amount of flair wherever you pin...

    £2.50 - £3.00

  • Pick'n'Mix earrings

    Kitsch sweetie earrings designed to mix and match! Some of them mimic wrapped sweets with chunky beads and hand-sewn organza “twists”, others mimic dolly mix with an array of sugary pastel beads and bows. No two are alike, and every one is someone’s favourite!

    £2.50 - £4.00